
Are you ever awake in the cruellest hours of the night, when the world is quiet, but your mind isn’t?
That’s where Paranormia begins.
Hosted by journalist and parapsychologist Elizabeth McCafferty, Paranormia is a weekly storytelling podcast where true crime collides with the supernatural, the psychological, and the macabre. Each episode explores real cases where belief in something unseen becomes... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

It’s Psychic Month on Paranormia, and throughout August Elizabeth will be joined by a range of guests to explore the fascinating and controversial world of psychics.
In 1983, 25 year old Jacqueline Poole was murdered in West London, just a few miles... more
In 1944, the town of Mattoon, Illinois was gripped by fear as residents reported a series of bizarre nighttime attacks. Victims claimed they were overcome by a sweet-smelling gas that left them weak, paralysed, and unable to call for help, while witn... more
In 1979, a group of paranormal investigators became convinced they had discovered a centuries-old secret. Guided by psychic visions and cryptic clues, they believed they had uncovered the hiding place of an ancient green gemstone said to possess extr... more
Listener discretion advised: This episode contains discussion of multiple murders, cult violence, manipulation, and references to graphic crime scenes that some listeners may find distressing.
In the summer of 1969, a series of brutal murders shocke... more
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Scripts obviously written by A.I.
"It's not_____it's______", "that's not_______that's_______". A.I. always has those types of lines in it.
I had high hopes for this. Has good ideas but the script sounds judderingly like it was written by AI - lots of ai hallmarks like weird repetitions and uncanny turns of phrase. And too many “it wasnt this, it was that…”. For a podcast about the paranormal, I had hoped for more feeling and human personality in the storytelling. It might not be the presenter’s fault - maybe she’s under pressure from the company to pump out a lot of material quickly. But as a “journalist and Parapsychologist”, i h... more
So glad the podcast is back after its break. Never heard about The Inukuns - fascinating story. Really enjoying the ‘And Finally’ section at the end too - great to hear what Elizabeth gets up to outside of the podcast - sounds like she has an exciting life!
I came across this as recommended by Mike from murder milebabsolutely loved the jury Ouija board episode now I’ve subscribed and going to listen to all of them sooo interesting and beautiful scripting
I do enjoy the show and there’s a lot to like about it. However, the writing feels overly shaped by AI — particularly in the delivery. The constant stream of short, punchy sentences starts to feel formulaic and a bit mechanical over time.
A more natural, human voice — with variation in rhythm and tone — would really elevate the listening experience and make it feel more authentic and engaging.
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Paranormia blends true crime storytelling with paranormal and psychological elements, guided by a journalist-parapsychologist host. Episodes investigate real cases where belief, fear, and inexplicable phenomena intersect, from haunted objects and cults to psychic visions and the supernatural, all grounded in rigorous research and cinematic narration. A recurring strength is turning complex investigations and sensitive victim stories into engaging narratives, with a notable emphasis on examining evidence, bias, and belief systems. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy thoughtful, well-researched true crime with a paranormal twist and are interested in how culture shapes interpretation of eerie events.
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Recent guests on Paranormia include:
1. Christine Holohan
2. Luke Jones
3. Poppy Damon
4. Emma Kavanagh
5. Gabriela Hardiman
6. Mansi Vithlani
7. Jo Meek
8. Laura Brotherton
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